The company cites rising raw material costs Metallurgical company Tata Steel UK has raised prices for hot-rolled coil (HRC) by £125/t to £620/t per tonne and for hot-dip galvanized coil by £140-150/t in the second quarter. This was reported by Argus Media, citing sources. According to the agency, some service centers have received such offers for hot-rolled coil, which is higher than the previous level, which was closer to £540-550/t (ddp West Midlands). According to some buyers, Tata is implementing a phased price increase, adding another £40/t in May and June. Other customers have not received HRC allocations for April 2026 and phased pricing in the following months. The company cites rising raw material costs, particularly for slabs and zinc, as well as the price discrepancy between the UK and Europe. Slabs, Argus notes,...

Energy consumption in the industry decreased by 4.3% y/y during the month In January 2026, Chinese steel enterprises that are members of the CISA industry association reduced their total waste gas emissions by 1.11% compared to January 2025. This is evidenced by data from the association. Despite the overall decline, emissions of major pollutants in gases also decreased: sulfur dioxide by 16.5%, particulate matter by 7.86%, and nitrogen oxides by 16.93% y/y. Energy consumption by participating companies in January decreased by 4.28% y/y. Total energy consumption per ton of steel increased by 0.94% y/y, and comparable consumption increased by 0.91% y/y. Electricity consumption per ton of steel increased by 5.11% y/y. Electricity consumption increased by 2.89% y/y. Own electricity production increased by 5.79% y/y, and its share in the total balance increased by 1.65 p.p. ...

The forum will address a wide range of issues related to dynamics and challenges in the steel and raw materials markets The 22nd Steel Development Strategy Conference, organized by SteelHome, will be held in Shanghai, China, from April 16 to 17, 2026. The conference will focus on a wide range of key issues related to the dynamics and challenges in the steel, iron ore, coal, and coke markets. The event will serve as a platform for in-depth discussion of new trends, market factors, technological progress, sustainability initiatives, and other topics. It is expected to bring together around 1,000 participants, including representatives of government agencies, industry associations, more than 150 steel plants, mining companies, traders, leading research institutes, influential media outlets, and delegates from more than 30 countries around the world. The conference provides an...